Surviving the death
of your spouseBy
Bankrate.com
The loss of a spouse
is one of life's most devastating experiences.
While you may want to curl up and let someone
else make all your financial decisions, it's best
if you take charge. Here's some guidance on what
to do right now and how to plan your future.
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Financial decisions
. . .
Step-by-step
guide for organizing paperwork and finances , Credit
issues , Freedom
from a mortgage -- a good thing? , Selecting
a financial planner
A fresh look at your investments
. . .
Uncertain of the stock market? Consider CDs and MMAs ,
Tapping
your IRA , Laddering
CDs ,
Passbook savings , Reverse
mortgages
Banking and debt strategies
. . .
Credit
cards for seniors , The
right way to cancel a credit card , Questions
to ask before signing up for a credit card , Time
for a checking-account checkup
Reviewing your taxes . .
.
Understanding
estate taxes ,
Inheritance taxes , Some
Social Security benefits may be taxable , Calculating
taxes of IRA and annuity beneficiaries
Senior scams . . .
Too-good-to-be-true
CDs , Top
10 investment scams
-- Posted:
Aug. 13, 2001
Life
and money
